Apprentice Carpenter

  • Aerotek
  • Shakopee, Minnesota
  • Full Time
Finish Carpenter (Entry Level) Location: SW Metro Sites (Shakopee, Savage, Carver, Victoria) Workplace Type: On-site Start Date: August 31, 2025 Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Overview: Join a leading construction company with a strong presence across Minnesota. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start or grow their career in finish carpentry. You'll be part of a skilled trim department, working on new construction projects in a team-oriented environment. Responsibilities: Assist with installation of trim, baseboards, casings, door frames, railings, crown molding, and other finish carpentry tasks. Transport materials and tools to job sites. Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas. Follow safety protocols and company procedures. Participate in a 3-day training program in Montrose, MN. Qualifications: 6+ months of experience in general labor, landscaping, construction, or similar physical work. Comfortable working on hands and knees and lifting up to 75 lbs regularly. Must have a reliable vehicle with sufficient space to transport tools (no small cars or car seats). Strong work ethic, punctuality, and willingness to learn. Interest in long-term career growth within the construction industry. Preferred Traits: Entry-level candidates preferred; company seeks to train and develop talent internally. Desire to grow within the organizationmany current leaders started in this role. Compensation: Pay Rate:$32.00 - $35.20/hour Tools Provided : Valued up to $2,000 (employee responsible for care) Benefits Upon Permanent Hire: Medical, Dental (with orthodontic options), Vision 401(k) with match Short/Long-term disability Company-paid life insurance Flexible spending accounts Paid vacations and holidays Red Wing and Rx safety glass vouchers Additional Information: Disqualifiers: Lack of appropriate vehicle Lack of long-term interest in construction or the company Culture: Team-based environment (4-5 person crews) Internal promotions encouragedcurrent PM started as a trim carpenter Compliance: Steel-toe boots required No additional PPE or certifications needed Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.20/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Shakopee,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Job ID: 490923914
Originally Posted on: 8/27/2025

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